On November 5, 2026, two ETFs, Invesco QQQ Trust and Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X ETF (SOXL), set new single-day trading volume records amid a sharp market sell-off. The surge in ETF trading volume is seen as a fear indicator, with the CBOE Volatility Index jumping nearly 70% in one day, reflecting heightened market stress. QQQ, which tracks the Nasdaq-100 and heavily features chip stocks like NVIDIA and Apple, fell nearly 8% that week, while the leveraged SOXL dropped over 55%, amplifying losses. Investors, especially those near retirement, are advised to review their portfolio allocations and consider the risks of leveraged ETFs as markets remain volatile. Monitoring whether ETF volumes normalize and if market fear subsides will be key in the coming days.
SOXL, the leveraged semiconductor ETF central to the sell-off story, is up 12.34% at USD 45.96 on Pluang as of Nov 07, 2026 21:21 WIB, showing a strong rebound after recent volatility. Nvidia, a key Nasdaq-100 chip stock tracked by QQQ, gained 2.78% to USD 186.64, while Apple edged down slightly by 0.52% to USD 342.37. These figures highlight ongoing market fluctuations and investor activity in major tech and leveraged ETFs following the record trading volumes and sharp price moves described in the news.
